Ted Koppel, whose program Nightline was initially created to keep track of the Iranian hostage crisis, recalls what happened at the end of the crisis and comments on the legacy of Iran and America's actions during the event. Continue reading
Rosalynn Carter recalls what it was like to have only sporadic news updates about the Iranian Hostage Crisis and remembers speaking to the families of the hostage victims when her husband, President Jimmy Carter, could not. Continue reading
Barry Rosen, an American diplomat during the Iran hostage crisis, describes what happened during the attack and recalls what it was like to be held captive for 444 days. Continue reading
Veteran Harvey Horn recalls what it was like to be a POW in Italy during World War II and comments on how he was treated differently because of his Jewish heritage. Continue reading
Veteran Richard Henke remembers what he saw and how he reacted during the Battle of the Bulge that occurred between December 16, 1944 and January 25, 1945. Continue reading
A black soldier recalls what it was like to serve in the United States military during World War II and explains his first person account of how he was treated with less respect than Italian POW's. Continue reading
Former Marine John O'Brien recalls the hand to hand fighting he experienced during World War II and recalls other prominent memories of his time during the war. Continue reading
Irving Swanson, a reading clerk in the House of Representatives during 1941, talks about his first-person account of Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin of Montana's vote against the U.S. declaration of war against Japan on December 9, 1941. Continue reading
Former US President, Bill Clinton, talks about his close friend, Nelson Mandela. Continue reading
Francois Pienaar, the South African Rugby captain during the 1995 World Cup, reflects on his team's historic win and how it led to his friendship with Nelson Mandela. Continue reading